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What Does A Red Rash On Stomach And Thighs Indicate?

I have been breaking out in a bright red rash underneath my belly(along hysterectomy scar-4 years old) and pantilines and coming down towards thighs also under my breasts. I have been to doc and goten 2 different creams they worked before but not this time. It doesnt itch it burns! Like a sunburn. I am overweight and try to keep dry. It is making it almost impossible to wear pantis or bras. Ive tried powder, creams, vaseline,aand even deodarant....nothing works. Thanks, Jennifer YYYY@YYYY
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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Hello. Thank you for writing to us at healthcaremagic

I will keep a possibility of Tinea/Fungal infection.
Because of the anatomy, Tinea or fungal infections are common at skin fold sites like under breasts; lower abdomen, waist (belt area), thighs are also commonly involved.
A 'KOH wet mount preparation' made from small amount of scale scraped from the surface, to look for fungal elements would be confirmatory.
You may try using an OTC topical antifungal e.g clotrimazole 1% cream twice daily for 2-4 weeks.
Since, it is extensive therefore I am in favor of Oral antifungals in addition to the topical antifungals.
Oral antifungals are prescription drugs, therefore, I suggest you to visit a dermatologist in your region, if topical OTC antifungal cream alone is not very effective.
An an OTC oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10 mg once daily for symptomatic relief from discomfort.

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What Does A Red Rash On Stomach And Thighs Indicate?

Hello. Thank you for writing to us at healthcaremagic I will keep a possibility of Tinea/Fungal infection. Because of the anatomy, Tinea or fungal infections are common at skin fold sites like under breasts; lower abdomen, waist (belt area), thighs are also commonly involved. A KOH wet mount preparation made from small amount of scale scraped from the surface, to look for fungal elements would be confirmatory. You may try using an OTC topical antifungal e.g clotrimazole 1% cream twice daily for 2-4 weeks. Since, it is extensive therefore I am in favor of Oral antifungals in addition to the topical antifungals. Oral antifungals are prescription drugs, therefore, I suggest you to visit a dermatologist in your region, if topical OTC antifungal cream alone is not very effective. An an OTC oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10 mg once daily for symptomatic relief from discomfort. Regards